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- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn1107painmanagement-pdf/31103/Defining Neuropathic Pain: Challenges and Screening Tools for Clinical PracticeNeuropathic pain, a pivotal element in the pathophysiology of chronic pain, remains challenging to define and diagnose accurately. This complexity arises from its dual presentation of positive symptoms, such as burning pa
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31171/Thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke, specifically tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), remains significantly underutilized, with treatment rates persisting below five percent despite robust evidence supporting its efficacy and safety. Since the FDA approved tPA for stroke in 1996, multiple
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0407-movemntdis-pdf/31190/Tardive Dyskinesia: Overview, Causes, and ManagementTardive dyskinesia (TD) represents a complex group of involuntary, repetitive movements primarily resulting from prolonged use of dopamine-receptor antagonists (DRAs), including both typical and atypical antipsychotic medications. TD is characteriz
- Protecting Stroke Patients from Seizureshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/pn0407-post-stroke-pdf/31194/Post-Stroke Seizures: Epidemiology, Classification, and ManagementAs the global population ages, the incidence of post-stroke seizures is expected to rise, highlighting their clinical significance in neurology. Stroke markedly increases the risk of seizures, with a 23- to 35-fold higher incidence co
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN1206painmngmt-pdf/31240/Identifying Pharmacologic Triggers in Migraine Management: Insights from Clinical CasesMigraine management poses significant challenges, particularly when pharmacologic interventions inadvertently exacerbate headache disorders. Dr. Charles Argoff’s article in *Practical Neurology* explores this issu
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31250/Effective telephone management is crucial for neurology practices to maintain strong communication with patients and referring providers. In the November 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Craig T. Williams emphasizes the importance of optimizing phone systems to enhance patient satisfaction and s
- Stay Alert for Signs of Sleep Apneahttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/PN1006SleepApnea-pdf/31266/Expanding Understanding of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) presents a broader clinical spectrum than the traditional portrayal of an obese, snoring male. Epidemiological data reveal that OSAS affects individuals across all age groups, with the highest i
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0706dementia-pdf/31292/Evolving Classification and Diagnostic Challenges in Frontotemporal DementiaFrontotemporal dementia (FTD), historically referred to as Pick’s disease, remains a complex and evolving entity in neurology. Initially described by Arnold Pick in 1892, Pick’s disease was characterized by symptoms such as
- How to Handle “High-Maintenance” Patientshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/how-to-handle-high-maintenance-patients/31354/Managing patients with chronic headaches and other pain conditions presents significant challenges, particularly when psychiatric comorbidities or substance abuse are involved. In her article for Practical Neurology, Dawn C. Buse, PhD, outlines strategies for healthcare professionals to effectively
- Take a Deeper Look Into Axonal Polyneuropathyhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/take-a-deeper-look-into-axonal-polyneuropathy/31369/Evaluation and Management of Axonal Polyneuropathy in Clinical PracticeAxonal polyneuropathy remains one of the most frequent reasons patients seek neurological consultation. This condition, characterized by chronic, symmetric, and length-dependent nerve damage, predominantly affects both motor and